How sugar works in our bodies

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Find out how sugar acts on our bodies then take the short quiz. You are looking for a score of 11/11

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Find out how sugar acts on our bodies

How sugar acts on the body

Have you watched the video? *

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Yes

When does the body work best? *

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When it has lots of sugar in the diet.

When sugar in the blood is kept within a narrow limit

When it has no sugar ever in the diet.

When small amounts of sugar are taken often.

How do you feel when blood sugar levels dip? *

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Dizzy, light headed, hungry, unable to concentrate

Full of energy

Calm and relaxed

Neither up nor down

What happens if you live on sugary, snacky food and drink all day? *

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Nothing - you're neither up nor down

You're full of energy

You are calm and relaxed

Your body feels like it is on a roller coaster of highs and lows as your blood sugar levels rise then crash.

When you eat something very sugary - the sugar gets into your bloodstream too quickly and rises too high? *

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When you eat something very sugary - Insulin is released to try and control your blood sugar levels. *

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When you eat something very sugary - blood sugar levels come crashing down after insulin is released *

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True

False

When you eat something very sugary - your blood sugars gradually rise. *

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True

False

Where does the sugar go when your blood sugar levels are high? *

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You just use it up instantly

Your brain uses it

It is converted to fat and stored in your body.

You pee out the extra sugar

Which is the best way to keep sugar levels in the normal range? *

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Eat whole fruits and vegetables

Have a smoothie

Take a fruit juice

Eat boiled sweets

Which other foods should you eat to keep blood sugar levels stable? *

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Breakfast cereals

Eggs, advocados,milk

Cream cakes

Pasta

Taking Action

Become aware of the amount of sugar in your food. Start to check the labels for sugar. Remember small changes make a big difference. Next we will give you more information about sugar in our food and ask you to take action.

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